4a, Francis Avenue, Ilford, IG1 1TS
About 4a
4a is a mid-terrace house in Ilford (IG1 1TS). It has a recorded floor area of 62 m² (around 667 sq ft) and construction records dating it to 1900-1929. At 62 m² this is the 7th smallest of 49 units on EPC record in the building, where floor areas span 32–139 m². The building's EPC ratings span F to C, with this unit at the top. The latest certificate (January 2026) shows a C (score 76), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 6 certificates since July 2012. Between certificates, lighting went from Average to Good. This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.
It hasn't traded since June 2005, a hold of 21 years that's notably long for the area. Today's modelled estimate of £224,000 sits 87.4% above the 2005 sale of £119,500. At 62 m² it's 17.3% smaller than the typical home in the postcode (75 m² median across 48 EPCs).
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Energy performance
4a's carbon output is low for the local stock.
EPC Rating
Certificate validity
Valid until 28 January 2036
Property Improvements
Changes detected from historical EPC data
Heating controls changed
Roof insulation improved
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Windows upgraded, improving insulation
Cavity wall insulation installed
Floor insulation added or improved
Heating controls changed
More low energy lighting installed
Heating controls upgraded for better temperature management
Cavity wall insulation installed
Heating controls changed
Window efficiency improved
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Level 3 Building Survey
Because the property was built before 1919, has been extended more than once, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.
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Planning history
4a has no planning applications on record.
But the area is active
43 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.
Sales history & valuation
4a valuation sits well clear of the typical sold price in this postcode.
£224,000
Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.
£119,500
Recorded with HM Land Registry.
Sales timeline
5 June 2005Most recent
£119,500
Median price across the last 5 sales in IG1 1TS: £347,000 (2025–2023).
Nearby sales in IG1 1TS
Versus other Francis Avenue homes
Floor Area for 4a runs comfortably ahead of the street norm.
Price per m²
£1,927
Street avg £2,665
Floor Area
62 m²
Street avg 46 m²
Habitable Rooms
2 rooms
Street avg 3 rooms
CO₂ Emissions
1.5 t/year
Street avg 1.6 t/year
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The neighbourhood at a glance
Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.
Crime
597/mo
Steady year-on-year across the wider district.
Nearest stop
0.1 km
Connaught Road Seven Kings — bus stop.
Closest school
0.4 km
Winston Way Academy. 59 schools nearby.
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A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.
Road noise across the postcode
Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00
53.5dB
Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00
43.9dB